Psychiatric Symptoms - Case Study Example

C. Etiology of Axis I Disorder: (list any known biological correlates or causal factors of the Axis I diagnosis)There is nothing wrong with this woman. Her family is upset because she is living her life and she seems to be doing exactly what she wants to do. Her major problem is with her three children who think there is something wrong. She is coherent, lucid, enjoying herself, has plenty of friends, and now a boyfriend. She is "correctly oriented in all areas". She is having a little fun in her life.

Psychiatric WorkshopCase II. Ellen, a 35-year old single womanA. Major Psychiatric Symptoms: Ellen presented with a depressed mood most of the day (feelings of sadness and feeling empty) and most of the time, a loss of pleasure, increased appetite, quick weight gain (20 lbs in a few months), financial problems, compulsive spending, the possibility of suicidal ideology.B. Diagnostic Impressions:Axis I: 296.2 Major Depressive DisorderCompulsive Spending (not in DSM-IV but it should be since many people have it).

Axis II: None.Axis III: None stated but it would be a good idea for her to have a full medical workup to see whether there is something physical going on that needs to be treated.Axis IV: problems with a primary support group (case study does not mention that she has any friends or family), occupational problems (job loss, discord with the boss). She will also be facing problems with the legal system because she will be in trouble for grand theft because of the $250,000.Axis V: GAF= 61 (current)C.

Etiology of Axis I Disorder: (list any known biological correlates or causal factors of the Axis I diagnosisThe exact cause is not known. Some factors can generate depression and it can be associated with general medical conditions like diabetes, carcinomas, stroke, or other problems. Some think heredity plays a part. Some research shows a change in the neurotransmitters of the brain and major life stresses.Psychiatric WorkshopCase III: Cindy 15-year-oldA. Major Psychiatric Symptoms: intense fear, experienced trauma at mothers hand, decrease in emotional responsiveness (school, other activities decreased), experiences where she felt "unreal", avoids mother, insomnia, suicidal ideation, taking too much responsibility for the fight with her mother (two years ago). B. Diagnostic Impressions:Axis I: 296.

x3 Major Depressive Episode, 308.3 Acute Stress DisorderAxis II: None. (her reactions are towards the trauma).Axis III: None. There are no other symptoms discussed in the case study.Axis IV: Problems with a primary support group (psychotic mother), parents getting a divorce. Educational problems, grades have gone down (academic problems). Axis V: GAF= 35C. Etiology of Axis I Disorder: (list any known biological correlates or causal factors of the Axis I diagnosisNo medical challenges have been reported for Major Depressive Episode.

The DSM-Iv shows abnormalities that came from the laboratory (p. 324) which include sleep EEG abnormalities. General medical conditions can happen because of the trauma but nothing else is known about Acute Stress Disorder except in the way it works with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.Psychiatric WorkshopCase IV. A. Major Psychiatric Symptoms: Major complaints of a physical nature, depression, alcoholism, vomiting, sexual indifference, surgeries that added to challenges.B. Diagnostic Impressions:Axis I: 300.

81 Somatization DisorderAxis II: NoneAxis III: Diseases of the Circulatory SystemAxis IV: problems with a primary support group (health problems in the family and with the individual, disruption in a family with the death of father).Axis V: GAF = 65 (current)C. Etiology of Axis I Disorder: (list any known biological correlates or causal factors of the Axis I diagnosis.The individual has so many physical complaints that it is difficult to figure them out. According to the DSM-IV physical examination has not developed objective findings for the physical ailments (p. 447).